Hobo Casserole Beef Potato (Printable Version)

A rustic blend of ground beef, sliced potatoes, mushroom cream sauce, and cheddar topped with crispy fried onions.

# Ingredients List:

→ Meat

01 - 1 lb lean ground beef

→ Vegetables

02 - 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
03 - 1 green bell pepper, diced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 2-3 medium Russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
06 - Sliced green onions (optional, for garnish)
07 - Chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

→ Dairy

08 - 1 cup sour cream
09 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

→ Canned Goods

10 - 1 can (10.75 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup

→ Seasonings

11 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Toppings

12 - French fried onions

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
02 - In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef, breaking it up until browned, about 7-10 minutes. Add diced onion, green bell pepper, and minced garlic; sauté for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
03 - In a bowl, combine condensed cream of mushroom soup and sour cream. Stir until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
04 - Arrange half of the thinly sliced Russet potatoes in the bottom of the prepared dish, seasoning lightly with salt and pepper. Spread half of the beef and vegetable mixture evenly over the potatoes. Repeat with remaining potato slices and beef mixture, seasoning the potato layer as before.
05 - Pour the cream sauce evenly over the layered potatoes and beef, spreading gently with a spatula.
06 - Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, until potatoes are tender and cheese is golden brown.
07 - Remove from oven, top with French fried onions, and return to bake for an additional 5 minutes until onions are crispy.
08 - Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with sliced green onions or chopped fresh parsley if desired.

# Extra Tips:

01 - Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days and reheated in the microwave or oven.